Frequently asked questions

Does MDU professional indemnity still apply if I work over the 48 hours as advised by the European Working Time Directive?

As long as a member is appropriately trained and working within the law, you can request our assistance...

Do you provide indemnity for working overseas?

If you are planning to work overseas, please let our membership team know. If you are a paying member in...

How do I cancel my membership?

If you are taking a break or have retired from clinical practice, you may not need to cancel your membership...

How to calculate a session

Your subscription is based on the amount and type of work that you do. For some members subscriptions...

If I call the medico-legal advice line will it affect my subscription?

The MDU wishes to dispel the myth that MDU members could be disadvantaged if they contact our...

Online subscription payments

UK members can pay subscriptions online. Here we answer some common questions...

What are reasonable practice expenses?

Allowable expenses are the same as those declared in your tax return. They are expenses which are...

What is gross income and what is net income?

If we ask for your gross income we mean your annual pre-tax earnings generated from any non-indemnified medical work you do...

What is medico-legal work?

Medico-legal work is examinations or reports prepared in the context of actual or potential civil litigation...